Evaluation of oral and periodontal status of leprosy patients in Dindigul district

• Main Authors: S A Jacob Raja (Author), J Johnson Raja (Author), R Vijayashree (Author), B Meena Priya (Author), G Sai Anusuya (Author), P Ravishankar (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Aim: After the introduction of the multidrug therapy, the incidence of leprosy is decreasing every year. However, periodontal complaints are commonly seen in these patients due to compromised immunity and impaired oral hygiene. The aim of the present study is to assess the oral and periodontal statu...